Physical Therapist - Mesa, AZ
Listed compensation
$85k-$100k
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Job Description
- Position Title: Physical Therapist – Outpatient Clinic
- Location: Mesa, Arizona
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Work Environment: Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic
- Travel Required: No
Compensation and Benefits
- Annual Salary: $85,000 – $100,000 (based on experience)
- Bonus Structure: RVU-based monthly incentives, averaging $500–$2,000
- Sign-On / Retention Bonus: $50,000
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and separate paid sick leave
- 401(k) with employer match
- No on-call responsibilities
Why Join Our Team
At our modern outpatient clinic in Mesa, AZ, we’re committed to more than just physical rehabilitation—we’re building a culture where providers feel supported, empowered, and inspired. With a focus on clinical collaboration, personalized care, and professional development, we offer a rewarding environment for Physical Therapists at any stage in their career.
About the Role
This full-time opportunity is ideal for a licensed Physical Therapist who is passionate about helping patients regain movement, improve function, and enhance their quality of life. You will work closely with a dedicated team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care, while benefiting from a consistent weekday schedule and a strong clinic support system.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
- Administer manual therapy, exercise-based interventions, and therapeutic modalities
- Track and reassess patient progress, modifying plans as needed
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care
- Educate patients and caregivers on diagnoses, recovery plans, and home strategies
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
- Use diagnostic tools and clinical reasoning to guide treatment
- Promote preventive care and functional independence
- Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and ethical care standards
Qualifications
- Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program (U.S.-based only, excluding Puerto Rico)
- Master’s degree in Physical Therapy required; DPT preferred
- Active Physical Therapist license in Arizona or license-eligible prior to start date
- Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and time management skills
- Commitment to patient-centered, outcomes-based care
If you’re a dedicated Physical Therapist ready to grow within a supportive and patient-focused outpatient clinic, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your updated resume or CV. A cover letter and references are optional but appreciated.
- Build your future—and help others rebuild theirs—right here in Mesa.
- Arizona PT License or Pending
- Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 42% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.7 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $85k–$100k | Physical Therapy median $96k (middle half $80k–$101k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$92k in purchasing power | Arizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Arizona | 490 active | 21,872 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 42% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $50k sign-on | Arizona Physical Therapist listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 24% offer loan repayment512 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,820 in the last 30 days | 4,435 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| HealthOp Solutions | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index66 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Mesa, AZ at HealthOp Solutions a 6.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,894 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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